SUV's these days...

Ive noticed large SUV's are built for hauling 7-8 people while towing a 8000lbs. Fine and dandy but what about those people who's primary objective is to cart them and there kids around without the intentions of towing....ever. Most of these SUV's are equipped with large V8's tuned for torque. Why do automakers not have an option of a small V6 for basic transportation of kids, and luggage. Yes performace would not be the primary objective with this vehicle, but those drivers that im talking about dont really care about how fast there 8 seater goes to 60 mph. This will not only lower the base price of this vehicle, benifiting those families who need the room but not the power.

AND not to mention it would help considerably with the primary 35 mpg CAFE requirementby 2020.

There has to be alot of drivers (women mostly) who just need the room and not the power of a large SUV, and wouldnt mind getting better than say a Ford Expedition's 14/18 gas milage rating.

Dodge Durango is offered with a 3.7L V6. And its fuel economy isnt that great. I think its the same issues the others would have. The engines would just be too overtaxed. Mind you the 3.9 probably would be able to do better as it has more power.

And on top of that, if you want basic people transportation and have no use for towing, they have CUVs and minivans which offer better performance than a V6 SUV and better fuel economy. Plus better driving dynamics(less ponderous really).

im not quite sure which one your talking about are you comparing the durango with the tahoe?if you are that's becuase the tahoe has a rather modern layout, while the V6 is pretty basic and if they gave it VVT and cylinder deactiveation(sp) and even made a hybrid version of the V6 that would trump the V8 hybrids ratings no doubt that is without charging outrageous money like the tahoe V8 hybrid.

i'm more annoyed by the fact that SUVs have become overpriced and Civiliezed... it's a work vehicle. it should be cheap, fixable and who cares if it has a DVD player whos gonna use it in an Xcab silverado anyway
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i'm more annoyed by the fact that SUVs have become overpriced and Civiliezed... it's a work vehicle. it should be cheap, fixable and who cares if it has a DVD player whos gonna use it in an Xcab silverado anyway

good point on the minivan, and yes dvd players in SUV's can be pointless, but if you have kids bugging you cause there bored i bet youd be grateful you have it then.

What would be the point? Often times the V-6's in Mid-size SUV's get only 1 or 2 more MPG than the V-8 version, and are very underpowered in comparison. And a V-6 in an even heavier full-size? No thanks.

will someone please let me know what there def. of underpowered is!!!!

im tired of people saying that, we have gone crazy, I was watching Test Drive on the speed channel today and the host of that show said that the V8 in the Lexas IS-F felt underpowered compared to some rivals at times, 416 hp is underpowered, what has the world come to?

grntd22:Ive noticed large SUV's are built for hauling 7-8 people while towing a 8000lbs. Fine and dandy but what about those people who's primary objective is to cart them and there kids around without the intentions of towing....ever. Most of these SUV's are equipped with large V8's tuned for torque. Why do automakers not have an option of a small V6 for basic transportation of kids, and luggage. Yes performace would not be the primary objective with this vehicle, but those drivers that im talking about dont really care about how fast there 8 seater goes to 60 mph. This will not only lower the base price of this vehicle, benifiting those families who need the room but not the power.

AND not to mention it would help considerably with the primary 35 mpg CAFE requirementby 2020.

There has to be alot of drivers (women mostly) who just need the room and not the power of a large SUV, and wouldnt mind getting better than say a Ford Expedition's 14/18 gas milage rating.

For Example, Cheverlet Tahoe equipped with the 3.9 liter V6 from the impala, instead of the standard 5.3 liter V8, yes it sounds anemic, but again this is not a performace centered SUV.

So let me know if im the only one with this idea.

Well, putting smaller engines in big SUV's Is not that bad, you just imagine a Ford expedition with a 3.5L duratec engine(262 hp), I'd be satisfied getting at least 16-23 for the 2WD model and having a roomy SUV.

But I hope The Ford explorer america concept be in production pretty soon! 'cause this SUV is gonna be way lighter than the current explorer and will be offered with two engine 2.0l I-4 (275-280 hp) and the 3.5L V6 (340 hp)Ecoboost engines and I think this vehicle with the 2.0l I-4 may easily achieve 30-40 MPG.
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grntd22:Ive noticed large SUV's are built for hauling 7-8 people while towing a 8000lbs. Fine and dandy but what about those people who's primary objective is to cart them and there kids around without the intentions of towing....ever. Most of these SUV's are equipped with large V8's tuned for torque. Why do automakers not have an option of a small V6 for basic transportation of kids, and luggage. Yes performace would not be the primary objective with this vehicle, but those drivers that im talking about dont really care about how fast there 8 seater goes to 60 mph. This will not only lower the base price of this vehicle, benifiting those families who need the room but not the power.

AND not to mention it would help considerably with the primary 35 mpg CAFE requirementby 2020.

There has to be alot of drivers (women mostly) who just need the room and not the power of a large SUV, and wouldnt mind getting better than say a Ford Expedition's 14/18 gas milage rating.

For Example, Cheverlet Tahoe equipped with the 3.9 liter V6 from the impala, instead of the standard 5.3 liter V8, yes it sounds anemic, but again this is not a performace centered SUV.

So let me know if im the only one with this idea.

PEREZ:Well, putting smaller engines in big SUV's Is not that bad, you just imagine a Ford expedition with a 3.5L duratec engine(262 hp), I'd be satisfied getting at least 16-23 for the 2WD model and having a roomy SUV.

But I hope The Ford explorer america concept be in production pretty soon! 'cause this SUV is gonna be way lighter than the current explorer and will be offered with two engine 2.0l I-4 (275-280 hp) and the 3.5L V6 (340 hp)Ecoboost engines and I think this vehicle with the 2.0l I-4 may easily achieve 30-40 MPG.

I see what your talking about but I highly doubt 40mpg, 30 mabye but 40 come on its ford they dont think that far ahead

well we played things like guess the next car color. and A-Z listings on our trip form Grand Forks ND to Buffalo NY. and from Kansas City to Salt lake we singed songs and made up some really funny storys using the next scentance game

fun times fun times. all without electronic stimulation. kids today are to overstimulated by TV and stuff some people skills and disiplin could do kids a world of good